remain
verb
to stay in a particular place or position and not leave it
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To remain in a place or situation
linger
verb
to stay somewhere longer than is necessary, or to spend longer doing something than is necessary, because it is enjoyable or helpful to you
stand
verb
if a car, train, plane etc stands somewhere, it remains there without moving, waiting to be used
stay behind
to remain somewhere after everyone else has left
stick around
to remain in a place for longer than you originally intended, especially in order to wait for something to happen
stay put
to remain in one place or position
showmance
a romantic relationship between two members of the cast of a play, film or television series
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